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DWC cloning
- Thread starter SofaKingStupid
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No, it's okay if you are getting roots. The thing about using lower pH is sometimes the roots are very sensitive and burn easily.
SofaKingStupid
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That’s just it. I stoped getting roots and I can’t figure out why. I always had roots in 5-7 days and now I can’t get a root to pop out.
I tryed tap phed to 6.4, which always worked for me. I also tryed distilled, and now im trying some kinda cloramine removal drops for plants.
I tryed tap phed to 6.4, which always worked for me. I also tryed distilled, and now im trying some kinda cloramine removal drops for plants.
I only used Rain or RO water for cloning and never water with any acid or lime in it.
I try to keep mine at 6.2. I do use a sprayer tho not DWC. Usually get 9/10 success rate depending on the GG4 moms health when I take the cuts. R/O water with a bit of Jacks and Hormex. I use DIY Pool shock to keep it clean.
This is my next round at 14 days in or so. Going wild!
Have a sweet day. Peace, negative.
This is my next round at 14 days in or so. Going wild!
Have a sweet day. Peace, negative.
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Any change in mother plant health?
SofaKingStupid
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Same as before. I feed her FF 326 phed to 6.4. She looks great. I was thinkin bout givin her a small dose of Maxi Bloom for the phosphorus a couple days before cutting. I’m really thinking it’s the water. It comes out the tap at 250 ppm’s average. And it has both clorene and cloramine in it.
SofaKingStupid
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I think I’m gonna try spring water next time.
I use pool shock with my r/o water. I have never had a issue using it and getting great roots. Been doing it that way for a few years now. Maybe its a bit different already having it in the water?
CocoNut 420
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The water temperature is important, cold temps will slow rooting times down, oth too warm isn't great either and will require some chlorine or H202.
For water temperature a small recirculating pump works great but it might require time on/off depending on the environment your cloner is in?
I don't ph the water for my cloner, my understanding of ph is in relation to nutrient availability, using water afaik doesn't require ph,ing?
For water temperature a small recirculating pump works great but it might require time on/off depending on the environment your cloner is in?
I don't ph the water for my cloner, my understanding of ph is in relation to nutrient availability, using water afaik doesn't require ph,ing?
Stone
Active member
What do you use for a diy pool shock?
I’ve seen good results with adding some chlorine.
Both for sterility obviously, but evidence roots and shoots need chlorine.
I use actual HTH Pool Shock....the swimming pool stuff. You buy like a pound and it will make 10,000 gallons of pool shock at the strength we need. I have enough forever...
Here is the stuff.
Peace, negative.
Yep I think that is the main ingredient. Yeah, you certainly dont need more than a pound unless you go BIG.
Peace, negative.
